Conclusions About Cause and Effect Cannot Be Drawn in Studies

question 50

Multiple Choice

Conclusions about cause and effect cannot be drawn in studies involving

• A)manipulated variables
• B)task variables
• C)situational variables
• D)subject

---

Definitions:

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory proposing that individuals derive part of their self-concept from their perceived membership in a relevant social group.

Ingroups

Social groups to which an individual feels a sense of membership, belonging, and identity.

Outgroups

Groups of people that an individual does not identify as belonging to, often seen as different or apart from one's own group.

Self-knowledge

An individual's understanding of their own personality, feelings, motives, desires, and other aspects of the self.